He loves talking on the phone, considers himself a master negotiator, and has ungodly amounts of free time.Martha, in this instance, is the BEST possible candidate for an REI lead....while Dave is the WORST.What do they both type in to Google?"

@Fred Winer I have heard of these methods and looked into them extensively.

The problem with the seller (private or not) being able to disclaim any liabilities from providing bad information is that there will be instances where the seller can deliberately exploit that loophole to defraud the public.

The larger banks (WFC, BAC, JPM etc.) may often 'think alike'; don't be surprised for instance if they all appear to be singing the same song. 

For instance there may not be dedicated hot and cold water lines for each unit or more than one unit shares a water heater.

They waited another two months before I finally got the property ready to rent and I've been very happy with the service they provide.In all three instances, it was after taking possession of the properties.

Also did you put more money aside from the initial deal like for instance money needed on the rehab?

For instance Texas has enacted a law covering contract for deed which, among other requirements, mandates a recorded transfer of title once the equity portion hits a certain percentage of property value, and mandates disclosures written in a specific type size, as well as various other rules.  

By Analysis Paralysis I assume you mean you are afraid of risking either your time/effort or money and then losing it.Well, the deeper your pockets the less likely you will lose because you have a cash cushion.Maybe a way to get more comfortable with this would be to have saved up 40% of the down payment (for instance and then only needing 20% to buy and another 1% or 2% to turn the unit and get a renter in there.Maybe your fear is good and proper thing...you would not want to have someone else hold you accountable for walking into a burning house without protective fire equipment on....you would get burned (and you know it).If this was congruent for you (at this time) you would not need anyone to prod you into doing it.So I say save up more money, enough that the amount risked seems less to you--in the overall picture.Everyone has a different Risk Tolerance, see what yours is here: https://finmasters.com/risk-profile-test/Good Luck!

For instance if you have a tenant paying $800 a month and their lease is up for renewal, why not just send them the renewal paperwork with the new lease at $820, and a clause reminding them that without a signed lease they revert to month to month and the month to month rent is $900 a month?